Flight Stories
Our senior veterans served in a variety of ways, and each has a unique story to tell. We've listed several here.
April 17, 2025 - Mission #140 - The roster includes veterans who
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- were awarded the Purple Heart (1 veterans) and Bronze Star (3 veterans)
- served in teletype operations in Thule
- served as a Radio Mechanic in the Special Forces
- was an Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief
- was a Photo & Imagery Interpreter
- was a Steelworker and Instructor
- was a Cook, USS Sea Devil (SSN-664)
- served as Quartermaster; USS Boxer (LPH-4), USS Leonard F Mason (DD-852), USS Casa Grande (LSD-13); USS Talbot County (LST-1153)
- was a Meteorological Observer, NASA, stationed at Yuma and Huntsville
- provided Flight Line Security with the Security Police
- was an Aviation Electrician on USS Oriskany (CVA-34)
- was an Artillery Forward Observer and Radio Systems Operator
- was a Track and Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
- served a Admiral's driver and aide, CINCPACFLT
- was a Fire Distribution Operator - Air Defense
- was a Hawk Missile Repairman
- served as Aircrew, Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron
- maintained Aircraft Maintenance records, USS Intrepid (CVS-11)
- was a Combat Medic, Ward Nurse, Pharmacist
- was an Aircraft Mechanic on USS Oriskany (CVA-34), USS Lexington (CVA-16)
March 27, 2025 - Mission #139 - The roster included veterans who
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- were awarded the Purple Heart (2 veterans), Silver Star (1 veteran), and Bronze Star (2 veterans)
- was a Corpsman and Surgical Nurse
- was an Anti-Tank Assault Guided Missile Man
- was an Operating Room Specialist
- worked with Nuclear Warhead Security
- was Crew Chief, C-133 and C-130
- served with the Marine Security Forces
- served with Hawk Missile System Fire Control, Pulse Radar repair
- was an Aircraft Radio Repairman, C-130 aircraft
- served with Base Police
- was a Communication Technician, was tech for Eisenhower's trip to Formosa on USS Saint Paul (CA-73)
- was a Colonel's driver, Radio Operator, Chaplain Assistant
- served as a Jet Engine Mechanic, B-52 and KC-135
- served with Artillery Forward Observation
- was a Helmsman on USS Manley (DD-940)
- was a Tactical Air Command & Control Specialist
- was a Machinist Mate on USS Hermitage (LSD-34), USS Lexington (CV-16)
- was a Machinist Mate, served on USS Sea Devil (SS-664)
- was an Aircraft Ordnance Technician
- was Dental Officer on USS Nashville (LPD-13)
November 7, 2024 - Mission #138 - The roster included veterans who
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- were awarded the Purple Heart (3 veterans) and Bronze Star (3 veterans)
- performed B-52 maintenance, pneumatic & hydraulic
- served as Master Crew Chief on KC-135 Air Refueler
- was a Diet Specialist
- served with ASW Search and Rescue, USS Trippe (FF-1075), USS Valdez (FF-1096)
- was Platoon Sergeant with Bradley Fighting Vehicles
- was a Radar Operator, posted to Labrador, Newfoundland
- was a Gunner on B-29 aircraft
- was a Journalist, worked for Armed Forces Radio/Television
- was a Radar System Mechanic on USS Connole (FF-1056)
- worked with Integrated Avionics Systems (Bomb-Navigation) on F-111 Aardvarks
- was a Corpsman on USS Yellowstone (AD-27), USS Barry (DD-933)
- served in a Nike-Hercules Air Defense Unit
- was a Parachute Rigger
- was a Turbo Propeller Technician
- was a Civil Engineer, Pavement Technician
- was a Civil Engineer, Carpentry Specialist
- served as a Mess Sergeant
- was Finance Clerk & Payroll Clerk for men in the stockade
- served as a Public Information Officer
- was a Boiler Tech on USS Dale (CG-19), USS Shields (DD-596)
